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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
DANGEROUS BOX.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. S.-A Topeka special
to the Times says that United States Mar
shall Jones received by mail this evening
a small tin box. Efforts were made to
open it by Colonel Jones, Ex-Governor
and Deputy Marshall Sarritt Il was fin
alIv taken down in the basement of the
government building and when opened the
contents were found to be nitro glycerine
in sufficient quantity to have blown up
the building and killed a dozen men. No
clue to the perpetrator or his motive can
be given except that the box was wrapped
in Denver Republican dated December
9th The post mark was illegibie.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
THE WOOL GROWERS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The wool growers
and dealers in conference here, today
adopted a series of resolutions declaring
unjust the present classification Of wool
by the railroads of the country, and di-
recting that they be urgently requested to
place wool in their new classification on a
more equitable basis. The conference also
passed Il resolution declaring that recent
events have demonstrated the necessity for
a central organization at Washington or
elsewhere, and with that purpose in view
requested all wool growers and officers of
the wool growers association in the United
States 10 Immediately send their addresses
TO Albert Chapman, at Middleburg, Yer
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
STATE PROHlBlTiONlsTS.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. e.-The state
prohibition convention adopted platform
this afternoon which asserts the necessity
of third national party; declares that
state prohibition can only he maintained
By rational prohibition; deplores the at
tempts TO destroy the American Sunday
under the plea OF personal liberty, and
comments ON the work of the W. C.. T. L.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
ER iMCE

PARIS, Dec, Sit is stated that NJ. Cob
let, who has undertaken the task OF form
ing ministry, intends to demand that
General Boulanger shall be minister of
war NJ. Paul De Reulder resigned the
presidency of the Patriotic league because
of disagreement with the executive com
mittee in relation to his action during the
presidential crisis.
Friends of NJ Goblet deny that he de-
sires General Boulanger to become MEM
her of his ca binet
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
DrHORktNS CATTLE

TUsCoIA. H.. Dee. s.-The practice of de
horuing cattle. which has lately been in
tro,lucei in this county. is meeting with
growing disfavor. even among those who
adopted the plan. One cattleman states
that some time ago he dehorned his herd
of over 100 head and today one can hardly
90 among them FOR the stencil arising from
the running. festered stubs of horns re
mining on the heads of the steers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
ANTICIPATING TROiIRlF

CLEVELAND. Dec. s.-IWO hundred mem
bers of the fifth regiment of Ohio national
guards left the city this afternoon en- route
10 FairDort where trouble was expected
from the striking ore handlers The strik-
erS have committed no acts of violence.
They nave been drinking pretty freely to-
day, however and il Is feared that trouble
may result If an attempt is made to put
new men to work III the morning.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

The T. Coopbusiness building corner
Maple and Ia Grange streets j. for rent
for one year, commencing January lst,
1883. This building has 3 line store rooms
and IS rooms Oh second floor. and being
near the Garfield University and Watch
factory can't fail TO be a good point for
trade We desire TO rent the entire build
ing to one party for one year rent. payable
quarterly in advance VIII rent to only
responsible parties and for legitimate pur-
poses We invite bids handed uS OBJ or
before Dec. nth. ~, in accordance with
the above For any information regard
ing above call at 215 North Main Il.
ls-lGt D. NJ. kIskBEIDE.
Adms. L. Coop estate
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
AMURDERER ARRESTED.

SLPAUL. Dec. S.-A Fargo special to
the Pioneer Press says J. A Mcintosh was
arrested in Mcorehead this morning. he
is wanted in Philadelphia for the murder
of travelling mans wife and two chill
dren, a reward Of $1,000 being offered for
his arrest, which viii be claimed by Chief
York OF the Northwestern Detective agen
cy. Of Minneapolis. who made the arrest
and started east tonight.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
RUSSIA.

ST PETERSBURG, Dec. Swell inform
ed persons assert that the Russian govern
ment's intentions are entirely pacific, and
that public opinion in Russia is also in
favor of peace. The Russian movements
on the frontier consist merely of the des-
patching thither of division OF cavalry,
not with an aggressive idea, but for the
protection of certain localities.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
WANT sI0AN

CITY OF MEXICO. Dec. S.-An important
financial measure was introduced in con
tsress this evening, being bill 10 permit
the government 10 contract loan Of ga
eco 0n It IS believed that this Is the be-
ginning OF the development Of scheme TO
fund the existing national debt in such a
manner as will reduce the burdens OF the
ant
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
TIE FOG GENERAL

TOPEKA, Dec s.-The prohibition state
conference at Topeka was postponed from
December Is and ii to December - and -.
\ dense fog has prevailed all over Kan
SIS for the past twenty-four hours. Much
OF the time nothing could be seen for
fifty feet, 1t is something uncommon in
Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
rAE WE E2

WASHINGTON, Dec. ;. / a m.-For Mis-
souri,: Slightly warmer, fair weather. pre-
ceded In the eastern portion By light rains.
followed on Saturday by falling tempera-
ture; light TO fresh variable winds.
weather. light 10 fresh variable winds. be
ccu.il.. fresh 70 brisk noFCheFiy
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
TWO RRAkEWEN KILLED

train on tie Northern Pacific road was
wrecked near Kimberly this morning. and
two brakcfnen. named Kline and Holmes
were killed. The steam escaping from the
engine Scaltied the engineer d. W Travis
II j feared that be j. 80 badly hurt THAI he
VIII 80; ret.nVer
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

ropean hotel. kas purchased the NaEnat-
tan barber shop. 20 D01zis- ave- Judge.
a. the boys call him. j. sell kao7su ln tAe
city, and we bespeaE f1r him a br ght IA
tlre IN the profession and asks Tor a share
Of The public patronage. Success y
Judge. di9lt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
onl nlrRs ROME RoARn

Topeka. isec >-The national soldier,
home board were guests OF Topeka so-dss.
Gen. !. & BLACK, commissioner II pen
sitlns. .vas gsith the party. and during his
stay inspected the pension Office here. ex-
pressing satisfaction with everything
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
PGDWEIL MORSE.

AUGUSTA, Me, Dec. S-Governor Bod
well was in a more critical condition. Under
the influence of the opiateS, tde governor
became easier and tonight at $50 was rest
ing quietly.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
nROppED AND WENT DEE

SILVER CITY, ". Dec e.-James Mullen,
an old miner and late candidate for gov
ernor of the territory, dropped "a pistol,
which was discharged, fatally woundirs
him
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
rMnOpoEn LIE pi An

PtTTsBURG. Dec S-The Samuel J. Ran
dali club met tonight and passed resolu-
tions endorsing the presidents plan for
the reduction of the surplus.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
OPPOSING BAL ROAnING.

CADILLAC. Mich, Dec. S.-tarmers are
opposing the construction of the Toledo,
Ann Arbor & Cadillac railroad. This al
ternoon farmer named Chaplin. assisted
by his sons, fred into q gang OF iahOrers.
shooting one in the bowels and one iii the
hand. The farmers were arrested.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
70 ISSUE EXTRA MoRTGAGE.

NV Yoa.s. Dec s--A7 sEszrial Faeet-
iag Of me stockholders a the ~ l@,sass &.
San Er-.-,risF.o railroad today il was de-
s-;de,i ia is.l,e extra yacTs gage bonds to
provide for extensions 10 the road.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
conn DrErPou.NCr

KANSAS CITY. Dec. s-A feature OF the
engagement OF thc National Opera COM
panv IN this city was tonight : performance
Of Waguer's Lopergins- Special efforts
had bcen made and :. large and fashion
able audience was IN attendance.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
a Grana Onp,rta aItr

Spacious billiard hall on Man street
KingIuan, Kan centrally located, 9 pool
and 2 billiard taOle4 and complete fixtures.
all new: offered II a bargain digJt
Address, J. y. HrAPH..gTs 4 ca.
kfugTuau. Kan
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

The G. X & \. rs -Rock Islaaf r,tl,e ''
viii make rates 81 - - - Kansas Ctr and
return On Sept -. -. - p and -. ext 9.
q. 10. u. J.. -, -. =, - To etste fair ~
Topeka sept Il 10 q - - for the ry5uud
trip To 4 Paul ard Minneapolis sept. Q
20 y. 81 5 for tax round trip &sI
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
WATSON DEAD

CINCINNATI, DeC. S-kdwaud VI Wat
son, an attorney sent from Washington TO
assist District attorney Burnett in the
Harper trial. died suddenly last evening al
the residence of Dir. kemper.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
I CGiON

PITTSBURG, Dec. s-A meeting Of the
national committee of the Il Mon Veteran
legion was held in this city. 1t was de
cided 10 hold the next meeting in 1OuDgs-
town, Ohio February -.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
VILLAGE ON FIRE,

RINGHAHr0S, n. y. Dec S-A fire
broke out in Great Bend village about !
o'clock this evening and spreading rapidly
is now raging in the business part of the
village.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

The public are hereby notified not TO
negotiate for "A note and mortgage dated
Feb a. 1857. against John kinmerle 20
a. Said note was lost Dec 2, lSS1 Pay
ment has been stopped on same. Il n
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

The Missouri Pacific railroad IS build
ing large eating house at Fort Scott.
The trains viii run 50 that passengers
can breakfast at that point instead Of
Parsons
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

What young fellow would 20 and -ee his
giri and not cFackher peacan- when they are
only 10 cents per pound - the Occidental
Grocer. ~ y MSin street. I9tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

One hundred tens TEas..czsE ard HerzD
irCa xsrfs~I. machinery seeAg. ezsgsser
brlsz zinc AM lead HgnesE cfsn n lce
lzI-sE fIDgEg igss< NqsEs
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

There are thousands 81 people in this
country who give President Cleveland
message unqualified approval. II is the
postmastess.-Emporia Republican.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

Cal earab hosey = eesg:. pound 81 3
" Sappiy Co dCti
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

When COnover Bros. say goosis At cost,
they mean what they say. Go and zee for
yourself. DIST
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

Go toe. V Jacobs for long time loans
on real estate. Office ~ North Main. mp
stairs. di--5-
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FOR RlOOLEBERGER'S SUCCESSOR.
RIeHaoND, Va, Dec. S.-A Democratic
caucus tonight nominated John :. Bar
bour by accamation for Cuited States
senator to succeed Senator Biddleberger,
whose term expires March 4th, 1855.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09
) sTRAlGHT TICkET-

RNToN. Dec s--A straight labor ticket
will he placed n the field ioE tie coming
city election.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

Conover Bros. will give you a bargain in
pianos if YOU viii 20 there. dist
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

Take the new short linz. & X K y.
Rock Island route 20 Kansas Clfy. ~
.IoseTh, Chicago ass3 -. Isot1is. Iis-sf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

COnover Bros have very large stock Of
organs Oh hand and they offer them 20 all
''cash" buyers at spot cost. DIST
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

Samples Of New Years calling cards can
be seen IN this office
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

largest stock q slht5ras ID ths city q;
lowest prices. 10 y Main ssraes 6-l7-sf.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-09

Closing cat toys al cot al Pavilion. 10
y Man -freet d.fs-tf
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SpecjzI Notice.

Go 10 Conoycr Bros. for prices on pianos
before purchasing elsewhere. DIST
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FEED STORE.

Fssrssx -tsH~a=s - HIsssz - seaz tss- sr-.-s.4
s-ssS ssegs - Aefel7i 80 s<zzse fssrsxss 49,
fsrss ~ Ffs<, ~ssfs = i1 sr-s s.ssky - kaes
- fsrss x sss1 Sss-aF aareE 80 as-sss - -
- sgssas. .sss s@zsSzzaxv = s4esx sssa
-. k1ELaF !. - Ak
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You can find 4 fuIl line q holiday goods
A. TIE lowest prices is the city AZ the ; and
IN cent sto-c, E;s North Main stree.
df9-iz-
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Notice.

All property IN the hands % r-al estate
agents. listed - the subscriber. - hereby
withdrawn from the market Hichits.
Dec 5. lSss. + L. ASDgEwS.
dlg-ate = Z ANDREWS
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WICHITA INFIRMERY.

81 South Fourth avenue Doctor &u'ier, Proprietor
Chronic. surgical and privste diseases successfully
ment: good board. experienced norses and reason
able prices. Eiroo-Ds and pariors. l'-ins
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VIII pay a sor Daily EAsLE q June
- is>si al this Office dI9st~
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27

Boiling water. made strong with ammonia
and applied with a whisk broom, cleans viii
low chairs admirably. Soap should never be
used, as it turns them yellow.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27

New milk, boiling hot, viii take Cut mort
fruit stains Dip the articles ave e. G1
NmeD IN hos milk
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27

OF course it is not nice to have a red nose,
and fully sympathize with Elise. Tell her
to rub it every night with little camphor,
and not eat any highly spiced food or drink
any wine but little thin claret If she has
an opportunity, let her put on little glycerine
and rose water two or three times day, and,
above all things, she must stop lacing Entire
nous, l believe that is the reason her nose Is
red, and she ought to have sense enough to
know that, with her very narrow hips, she
doesn't want TO make her waist bit smaller.
-"Bab" in New York Star.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27

Paint splashes may b removed from win.
dow panes by very hot solution Of soda,
using q soft flannel
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27
Taking or q Glove.

Il guess there's right way and wrong
way to do almost everything" remarked a
reporter to the city editor, as he flung down
his portfolio. Il overheard one lady say to
another in a dry goods store this morning,
'Why, dear child, don't take of your glove
that wayl In taking them of never pull the
ends Of the fingers, but turn the glove over
the hand wrong side out, half over the fingers,
when the tips will slip of easily. 'H-Philadel-
mia Call
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27

A lotion for freckles may be made Of the
following good and harmless cosmetics: a
Borax, three grains; rose water, five drams
orange flower winter, five drains. 21 Orange
flower water, one pint; glycerine, one ounce;
borax one dram
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27
For q Bad Cold.

When one has bad cold and the nose is
closed up so that he cannot breathe through
it, relief may be found instantly by putting a
little camphor and water in the center Of the
hand and shutting it up the nose. 1t is great
relief-Boston Budget
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27
Tie DANGER. I'm Mold.

In the opinion of Dr. " w. Taylor, of the
London archaeological society. some CON-
mon kinds of mold may give rise 10 diphtheria
he gives instances in which serious outbreaks
have besn traced to the mold developed on
the wet plaster Of leaky walls, while old
feeces of wool and moldy skins appear also to
be sources OF diphtherio infection
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27
Along Handled Brush.

A long handled brush, long enough to
reach the ceilings, is as important to q good
housekeeper as a good broom; il the walls
and ceiling are lightly brushed before the
room is swept the paper will keep clean and
fresh much longer.-Boston Budget
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27
Thoughtless Animals.

A sprightly English lady writes: Papa
brought home no less than three unexpecsed
guests to dinner the other evening. Are not
men thoughtless animalsF" They are, dear;
but that d not pretty way to speak u your
pnpA-New York Journal
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27
PUBLISH IT ABROAD THAT

No that the healthies
Wichita the city this coming
the advantages
good home
value wealth and population
good family
money with sale on
schweiter Rapid Line Southeast city BY
IS. TERJ0NES,.. Architect and Builder,
No 1855 Fannie F. the Rapid Tran
67d
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27
Cure for Headache.

An Austrian physician says that nine times
out OF ten headache can be almost instantly
cured by swallowing a spoonful Of salt dis
solved in a quantity OF water sufficient to en-
able the sufferer to drink it-Chicago Times
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27
A New Kind of Lace.

Mrs Ernest Hart, of Donegal, has . good,
kind name, and she has verified its agnih-
canoe by inventing new kind Of lace called
@kells," which gives work to many poor
Irish ladies who would otherwise starve.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27

Butter should not be added to soups and
sauces until after they are taken from the fire,
as boiling makes it taste strong and oily.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27

No woman ever engages in larger con-
tract than when she marries a man hoping to
reform him from evil habits
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27

Lamp burners that have become dim and
sticky can be renovated by boiling them in
strong soda water. using tin tomato oan for
this purpose; theu scour the burners with
sapolio and they viii Be as good a. new.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1887-07-22

SUnx uhACtttCWs
HOPE, July IS, 1887.
Editor Hope Pioneer:
Will you kindly allow one little space in
your valuable paper to say few words with
reference to the discussion that was advertised
to take place in the Congregational church, in
this place, on Friday evening last.
As the question "wLat shall we do with the
liquor traffic." is the gravest, and one fraught
with the most vital consequence to this repub-
lie, of any that now agitates the minds OF
thinking people and engages the attention of
politicians, does 1t not seem strange that the
people of this town and vicinity do not feel in-
terested enough in the subject to bring to-
gether more than a dozen persons to discuss
the question. know that the excuse will be
made that the people that are leading the
movement here are people of nc ability and no
Influence. Well, II that he so, there is tho
greatest reason that you men and women of
influence and ability should come to tho front
and use that influence to advance the right
Can man or a woman, who has spark of
prtrot;sm or philanthrophy in their character,
stand idly by when a question Of such vital
importance is before the public. But the
friends Of the traffic are not idle although they
are not willing to come out like true men and
publicly defend the business. As the traffic is
always conducted behind screens, so is the can
vass to uphold it, which alono should be a sul1i-
cient reason to the thoughtful person why they
should oppose tho business.
Thanking you f;r this space, I remain yours
for the right, Pop-GUN.
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King SoIomon's Diamond Mines.

Julian Hawthorn, who ought to be good
judge, says Of H. Rider Haggard's story Of
"king Solomon's Diamond Mines" ''There is
no story Of adventure that surpasses it," That
seems to be the popular verdict Everybody is
reading it or talking about it. OF course there
are no end Of editions published, from cloth
bound at $3.50 to the Seaside Library edition
at 20 cents. And, as might be expected, the
cheapest of all is the Literary Revolution edi-
ton, which in large type, unabridged, sells for
cents in paper covers, or 20 cents in cloth
binding. Specimen chapters are sent free to
any one asking for them. 1t is source Of
aInaZsment to look through one OF the Revo-
luton 64-page catalogues (sent free to any
applicant), and note the literary riches to he
secured almost ''for song." If you have
never seen catalogue, or have seen none re-
Gently, it is worth while to writsR postal card
and get it. Some extraordinary bargains
are offered through the summer months. Ad-
dress John B. Alden, Publisher, 1853 Pearl St.,
New York, or Lakeside Building, Chicago.
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Attest
G. e. HUSrLEY, County Auditor.

Board OF Equalization convened at l 80
O'Clock p. H., in accordance to adjournment.
Present--Commissionc Goplerud, Wilcox,
Hanson and Oxton.
On motion it was ordered that the road poll
tax against X. H. Brunsdale in the town OF
Norway be taken of list In said town, Mr..
Brunsdale having been taxed for same in town
of Sherbrooke.
On motion it was ordered that the valuation
of horses in the town Of Hope be reduced 10
per cent.
On motion 1t was ordered that the valuation
OF horses In the towns of Merose and 147.56
be reduced 5 per cent.
On motion it was ordered that tho valuation
of horses in the town Of NeWburgh be increas-
ed 20 per cent.
On motion it was ordered that tho valuation
Of horses in the towns Of Enger, Colgate and
Broadlawn be increased 10 per cent.
| On motion it was ordered that tie valuation
Of merchandise Of H. H. Wasem be increased
$1,000.
On motion it was ordered that the valuation
Of merchandise OF the Beidler X Robinson
Lumber company DO increased $1,000.
On motion 1t was ordered that the valuation
OF merchandise Of Merriel Bros. l. Luce be in.
creased $1,000.
On motion the equalization board adjourned
till Monday, July 25, at 4 O'Clock p. IN.
L. c. G0pLERUD, Chairman.
Attest:
C. G. HUNTLEY, County Auditor.
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H0lliilH Il Farm

"Your price is too high" said an eastern
speculator as he rodo over tho farm Of Dakota
man living nesr Fargo, II can't pay $1,000
for such land as thIe."
"1fs worth It though" replied the owner.
"Why. look here, it's all low, fiat land"
"Yes."
covered with water half the year."
"Yes, jest about.'
''The soil is heavy and cold"
Eyes, middling heavy and cold"
"Then how do you make out It's worth
S5,0OO."
'My friend do you sec that hole over thers
back of the barn"
"Yes-digging we'll I should judge"
supposed to be, but 1t has deeper mean
ing than that. That hole is down sixty feet
and lave two dead dogs in the bottom"
''WolI, what's the schemeT'
"Why, you buy the land for $1,000; dogs be-
gin to smell good and strong in about week,
experts sniff around aud pronounce 1t natural
gas, Fargo papers full of it, farm sold for $25-
600 inside two days. clear profit Of $40, 900!
See it?''
'Y-e-s, the plan appears feasible, but why
don't you work it yourseli%'
''Mo? Why, you sec Pm minister and tho
people in my church are getting 90 very par
ticular that doa't want to try it. But I'll let
you have the place at those low figures. and
preach powerful sermon the next day after
the expert is hero and point out that natural
gas in tho Red river valley is prophosIed about
away back in Deuteronomy."- BeI.